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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_67_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- 1951 Correspondence on Indian Affairs: The Ohoyohoma Club of Durant's Resolutions and Petitions
- Date:
- 1951-03-14
- Creator:
- Albert, Carl Bert, 1908-2000
- Names:
- Chickasaw Nation, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_69_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Request for Extension and Modification of Mining Lease Application: The Harrison Estate Case
- Date:
- 1951-07-11
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Banks and banking--United States, Education--United States, Education
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- A Young Map Collector's Request
- Date:
- 1951-08-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- The Geological Inquiry of Johnny Shoup
- Date:
- 1951-11-28
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Youth, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0001
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma
- Date:
- 1951-12-24
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans, Public Lands and Natural Resources
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States, Indians of North America--Claims
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0035
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles
- Date:
- 1952-10-15
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief's Plea for Assistance to Needy Indigenous Woman
- Date:
- 1952-10-20
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 82nd (1951-1953)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration
- Date:
- 1953-01-26
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Names:
- Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
- Topic:
- Religion, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 83rd (1953-1955)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0017
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Budget Cuts and Job Losses: The Fight for Funding in Indian Health Care
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- Belvin, Harry J.W., 1900-1986
- Policy Area:
- Health
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0039
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Carl Albert Collection
- Title:
- Successful Advocacy for Talihina Indian Hospital Staffing
- Date:
- 1957-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Native Americans
- Topic:
- Education--United States
- Congress:
- 85th (1957-1959)
![["The Ohoyohoma Club of Durant, Oklahoma, sent a resolution to Congressman Carl Albert requesting expedited per capita payments to heirs of deceased allottees and the removal of restrictions on elderly Indian citizens' lands. Congressman Albert acknowledged the resolution and explained efforts made to address the issues, including a recent conference in Washington to speed up payments to known heirs and resolve issues with estates located in different states. He also mentioned that Lease District payments will begin once attorney's fees are determined."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_67_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(2),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_67_0004_thumbnail.jpg "1951 Correspondence on Indian Affairs: The Ohoyohoma Club of Durant's Resolutions and Petitions")
![["Jo Ann Harrison Boydston is writing to the United States Department of the Interior requesting an extension of the deadline to comply with requirements for a coal lease previously applied for by her late father. She also requests permission to begin mining with non-permissible equipment due to cost constraints. She is seeking assistance from Congressman Carl Albert to help resolve the issue."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_69_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Land%20Management%20-%20Land,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_69_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Request for Extension and Modification of Mining Lease Application: The Harrison Estate Case")
![["Thirteen-year-old John Cox from Durant, Oklahoma wrote to Representative Carl A. Albert requesting a map of the United States for his map collecting hobby. Representative Albert forwarded the request to the Geological Survey, who sent John a relief map of the United States. John received the map and was commended for his interesting and worthwhile hobby."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Geological%20Survey%20-%20General,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0006_thumbnail.jpg "A Young Map Collector's Request")
![["Johnny Shoup, a high school student from Williams, Oklahoma, wrote to Congressman Carl Albert in 1951 requesting information about the geological formations in LeFlore County. The document was forwarded to the Director of Geological Survey, who responded with information about the origin of natural features in the county and provided topographic maps and publications. The Director also mentioned the New Madrid earthquake of 1811-1812 and offered to send a report on the earthquake history of the United States."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Geological%20Survey%20-%20General,%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_77_0004_thumbnail.jpg "The Geological Inquiry of Johnny Shoup")
![["The document discusses the relationship between the Indian Service, the Department of Public Welfare, and other agencies in Oklahoma regarding the eligibility of Indians owning restricted land for public assistance. It mentions the legal status, tribal organization, property rights, financial assistance, education, and health services provided to Indians in the state. It also outlines the organization of the Indian Service in Oklahoma, including the different divisions and districts within each area. The document emphasizes the importance of social workers as points of contact between the Indian Service and the Department of Public Welfare."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Welfare%20and%20Old%20Age%20Assistance%20(1),%201951/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_11_66_0001_thumbnail.jpg "Relationship Between the U.S. Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Oklahoma")
![["The document discusses the frustration of two Choctaw Indians with delays in receiving their funds from the Muskogee Office. The Principal Chief, Harry J. W. Belvin, expresses his concern and seeks help from Congressman Carl Albert to address the issue and improve the behavior of agency officials. Belvin suggests a campaign to clean house in the Muskogee Area Office."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0035_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Plea for Justice: A Letter to Congressman Carl Albert Regarding Choctaw Nation's Struggles")
![["The letter from Principal Chief Belvin to Congressman Albert discusses the need for a general house-cleaning in the Muskogee Office and references a letter from Mrs. Susan C. Whittle (now Duncan) in Arizona who is in need of funds. Belvin asks Congressman Albert to intercede on Mrs. Duncan's behalf and ensure she receives her payments. Belvin expresses concern for needy Indians and hopes to alleviate their situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0000-Interior%20Choctaw%20Chief%20Election%20Constituent%20Concern%20with%20Method%20of%20Selection%201952/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_13_74_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief's Plea for Assistance to Needy Indigenous Woman")
![["The letter is a request from Principal Chief Harry J. W. Belvin to Congressman Carl Albert for assistance in restoring funds for stenographic help for the Choctaw Nation. Belvin asks for help in obtaining information from the Indian Office and insists that the funds be restored promptly. Belvin expresses his commitment to addressing any double-dealing tactics and emphasizes the importance of educational and spiritual culture for the people."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0000%20-%20Interior%20-%20Bureau%20of%20Indian%20Affairs%20-%20Choctaw%20Nation,%201953/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_18_74_0013_thumbnail.jpg "Principal Chief Belvin's 1953 Letter to Congressman Albert Seeking Assistance in Choctaw Tribal Budget Restoration")
![["The document discusses the budget cuts and staff reductions at the Talihina hospital in Oklahoma due to a deficit in funding for Indian health services. The author, Rex, suggests two alternatives to address the issue: restoring the cut funds through a supplemental appropriations bill or reallocating more money to the Oklahoma area to save some of the positions at Talihina. Senator Monroney is also informed of the situation."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0017_thumbnail.jpg "Budget Cuts and Job Losses: The Fight for Funding in Indian Health Care")
![["Congressman Carl Albert and Senators Kerr and Monroney successfully protested planned reductions in staff at the Talihina Indian hospital in Oklahoma. The Public Health Service agreed to keep 191 employees on payroll, with only a net reduction of 12 positions. The reduction will not affect medical services, and efforts are being made to ensure adequate staffing, including hiring practical nurses and a full-time surgeon."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Carl%20Albert%20Collection,%201947-1977/Departmental,%201945-1976%20(CAC_CC_001_4_0000_0000)/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0000%20--%20Health,%20Education%20and%20Welfare%20-%20Public%20Health%20Service%20-%20Talihina%20Indian%20Hospital,%201957/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_001_4_27_26b_0039_thumbnail.jpg "Successful Advocacy for Talihina Indian Hospital Staffing")